Benjamin Stocks - a Yorkshire Stray (Apr 08 Red)
Hi - I'm trying to find out more about Benjamin Stocks born 1851 who emigrated from Halifax to North Wales - or so it is noted on the 1991 Census. He lived in my old town with an Emma Drake then married a Theresa Gee and thus started up my branch of the family tree in Wales. He set up a coal business so possibly was working in the coal industry in Halifax. He may or may not be connected with M Stocks,of Catherine Slack Collieries, Halifax.

Wright (May 04 Red)
John Wright brought his wife, Ann, and younger members of his family to Lightcliffe from Cumberland around 1900. Was coachman to (Sir) William Aykroyd. First occupants of Watkinson Memorial Homes. John died 1930, Ann 1948 aged 96. Looking for descendants.

Briggs - Keliher Family And West Yorkshire Militia (Revised Feb 09 Red)
Nathan Briggs, born Lightcliffe near Halifax in 1835, joined the W.Yorks.Militia and transferred to the Horse Artillery.He served in Ireland, India and possibly S.Africa before retiring fom the army and settling in Woolwich,Kent. He married an Irish girl from Limerick in 1858. Her name was Katherine / Catherine Keliher. Also spelt Keeler, Ketcher and Keliher, Kelleher.